Whitepapers   |   10 October 2024

The Elephant in the Warehouse – Unpacking the Market for Small to Mid-Box Logistics

Attractive fundamentals and a deepening occupier market continue to strengthen the investment case for ground-up development of best-in-class small to mid-box logistics in urban locations.
Specialist managers developing and managing portfolios of high-quality, institutional-grade UK stock look set to outperform other sectors across this next phase of the real estate cycle and beyond.

Photo Charles Allen
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